Combine security lights and cameras to enhance home safety and security

Onforu announced the addition of a new feature to its product line – the Smart Floodlight Camera SX05. This integration of advanced technology aims to provide enhanced security and peace of mind to homeowners and businesses alike.

Security lights need to break out of the original model of a single lighting function, said Karlie, direct of product for Onforu LED "Lighting devices can provide clear and visible lighting, but also the ability to detect the external environment security is also a guarantee"

There are many home outdoor security cameras on the market, with many different types, of varying quality and limited clarity that can be provided at night. Karlie says that this latest camera floodlight is to solve the difficulties of most users. While providing clear lighting, users can also monitor all outdoor movements.

SX05 Floodlight Camera combines the functionality of a high-performance LED floodlight with a state-of-the-art surveillance camera. This innovative product provides a comprehensive security solution that enables users to effectively monitor their surroundings and deter potential threats. With its sleek design and powerful features, it blends seamlessly into any environment.

Kmart lamp recalled over electric shock fears

Kmart has issued an urgent recall of its Marmo Table Lamp due to a fault with the power cord that poses “risk of serious injury or death from electric shock”.

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has confirmed that there have been reports of electric shocks related to the defect.

The power cord may detach where it meets the inline switch, exposing live wires 2. Consumers are advised to immediately stop using the product, disconnect from mains power and cut the cord safely.

LG Display's OLED TV and Monitor Panels Receive Industry's First 'Circadian Friendly' Certification from TÜV Rheinland

LG Display announced that its OLED TV and monitor panels have earned the 'Circadian Friendly' certification from TÜV Rheinland, a leading global independent testing, inspection and certification body. The company's industry-leading OLED panels become the first displays to receive this certification, marking a groundbreaking achievement for the industry.

The 'Circadian Friendly' certification will be given by TÜV Rheinland to products that meet the standards of minimizing their impact on people's quality of life during the day and promote better sleep at night. These products undergo rigorous testing based on the 'Circadian Stimulus' metric, designed by the Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute's Lighting Research Center.

LG Display's self-emissive OLED TV and monitor panels now officially have the lowest impact on the viewer's biological pattern while still guaranteeing impeccable picture quality, achieving the highest rating of the Certification Scheme for display panel with a 'Circadian Friendly Level (CFL) 1'.

Circadian rhythm refers to the biological pattern occurring in humans during their 24-hour cycle. Using TVs or smartphones at night can have a detrimental impact on a person's circadian rhythm which could potentially lead to various health conditions including sleep disorders.

Groveland Becomes First Dark Sky Community in Florida and Southeast USA

DarkSky International announced that the City of Groveland, Florida, was certified as a Dark Sky Community, making it the first city in Florida and the first in the Southeastern United States to receive the honor. This coveted certification further establishes Groveland as a city living up to its reputation as a “City with Natural Charm” by committing to standards that will help protect the environment.

Groveland is one of Florida’s fastest-growing cities. Located about 30 miles west of Orlando, Groveland is a diverse, historic community of about 23,000 people. The economy is driven by a strong agricultural foundation and a robust industrial park with national companies such as Kroger and Amazon. City leaders worked with community partners to create a strategic plan emphasizing a sophisticated approach to incorporating natural elements into the city’s plans. Achieving the International Dark Sky Community certification was a major objective of this initiative.

Other Central Floridians have already taken note, such as Orlando Photographer and International Dark-Sky Association member Steven Miller.

This summer, signage will be installed throughout the city to celebrate this important achievement. Signs will feature the new DarkSky branding to inform visitors that Groveland is a Dark Sky Community. A plan is being developed, and funds are budgeted, to retrofit city-owned lighting. Groveland also is working with local retailer, Toole’s Ace Hardware, to carry dark-sky compliant fixtures for residents. The city continues to work with developers to ensure new neighborhoods meet dark-sky standards.

LED Lighting Market size to grow at a CAGR of 7.35% from 2022 to 2027

The LED lighting market size is estimated to grow by USD 34.82 billion between 2022 and 2027 accelerating at a CAGR of 7.35%. The emergence of smart cities is the key trend in the market. The development of smart cities is being promoted by various governments through energy conservation and resource management initiatives.

The benefits such as helping to save energy, shorter switching times, and reduced costs make smart lighting an important part of building smart cities. Furthermore, Intelligent lighting systems help increase the energy efficiency of cities and offer practical benefits to city dwellers, such as access to information about traffic and public space. Streetlights that are widespread in cities use innovative lighting solutions that automatically implement traffic-based brightness control, remote light control, error reporting, theft prevention and tracking of street light power cords, and remote meter reading.

The application of intelligent lighting can significantly save electricity, improve public lighting control systems, and save maintenance costs. Hence, the increasing development of smart cities will drive the growth of the market during the forecast period.

New Featherweight Champion of Parking Structure Lighting

Kenall’s Helos parking luminaire series is designed to make your lighting, and its installation into your parking structure, easier. This new edge-lit design features a flat illuminance plane that provides superior, glare-free lighting performance, regardless of mounting type.

At just 7 pounds, Helos weighs less than half of its closest competitor, making it economical to ship and easier to install. Despite its lighter construction, it is still loaded with the features specifiers expect from a high-efficacy, durable fixture, including an IP65 rating (IP66 optional), occupancy sensing, daylight harvesting, multiple optical distributions, 3G vibration compliance, and Kenall’s exclusive Peace of Mind Guarantee (direct surface mount only).

Helos can go straight from box to ceiling: Kenall’s new, wireless, zonal TekLink TL200 controls require no commissioning and eliminate the hazardous “cascade effect” of luminares that are individually controlled. System adjustments can be managed easily via an intuitive mobile app. And each installation has its own unique security key to prevent accidental interference or intentional tampering.

One stop access to lighting, audio, security and networking

In addition to introducing its new commercial lighting offering QoraLux at InfoComm SAVI, designer and manufacturer of commercial AV control, automation, and management solutions, announces the availability of several strategic partner products on its online store to complement its branded offering of automation and control, audio, and video distribution solutions. Committed to enabling dealers to design and install expansive commercial projects leveraging the magic of the SAVI 3 OS, SAVI has partnered with industry-leading brands LG Electronics, Sonance, NETGEAR, and Hanwha, to offer their products in its new online store:  www.shop.hellosavi.com.

SAVI was founded as a software solution – launching publicly at InfoComm back in 2016 -- with the vision to dramatically improve the AV install and control experience with a highly reliable, full-scale AV control and automation solution. Designed to support projects of any size or scope, SAVI is so user-friendly, every customer can intuitively use and manage it.  Since that time, the company has developed hardware solutions engineered to likewise, deliver unmatched simplicity in design, programming, and installation across audio, video, and lighting applications.

The SAVI ecosystem is ever-growing and features a full line-up of commercial audio and speaker solutions, displays, video distribution gear, digital signage solutions, interfaces for easy end-user control, cameras, thermostats, networking gear and accessory necessities.

New Philips Hue innovations help further personalize your home

Signify is launching new Philips Hue lights and app features that provide additional ways to personalize the lighting in your home. The Philips Hue luster bulb now also comes in warm-to-cool white and color light, and the Philips Hue panels are available in new shapes. The Philips Hue app has two new features: the brightness balancer, which equalizes individual lights' brightness in your Entertainment area, and additional time slots for motion sensors.

The Philips Hue E14 luster bulb, the brand's smallest bulb, is now also available in millions of shades of white and color light to help you fill the tiniest corners in your home with the perfect light. About as big as a golf ball, this bulb’s size and shape fit even the smallest fixtures in your home and connects them to the comprehensive Philips Hue ecosystem.

With their new shapes, Philips Hue’s panels can fit any style and home decor. Aligned to today's interior design trends, the Philips Hue Aurelle panel is now also available in a premium black finish in all shapes: square, rectangular, or round. Its floating design creates a sense of space and fills the room with shades of warm-to-cool white light. The Philips Hue Surimu panel has expanded with the introduction of a round shape (Ø395 mm) as well as a new square shape that is half as small (300 x 300 mm) as the existing square Surimu. With a white frame, this light fixture allows you to wash any area of your home in white and color light.


Philips Hue is also bringing new and enhanced features to the Hue app to give you even more control of your lighting. The brightness balancer allows you to customize the relative brightness of individual lights in an Entertainment area, instead of controlling the lights as a group. This new feature was developed following requests from Philips Hue's users, many of whom wanted to have enhanced control of their lights while watching a movie, listening to music, or gaming. The brightness balancer improves the surround lighting experience in Entertainment areas that consist of a variety of Philips Hue lights. Using the brightness balancer, you can make lights that have higher lumens dim lower than lights with lower lumens — you get to decide which part of the room gets the spotlight when you are syncing your lights to your TV, movies, games, or music. The brightness balancer is scheduled to launch in Q3 and can be used with any Philips Hue Entertainment area.

Through an update to the Philips Hue Bridge, the functionalities of the Philips Hue motion sensors are also being enriched to help you do even more with them. Based on popular requests and feedback, the number of time slots for the motion sensors to activate the desired lighting will increase from the current two to ten. Whether you choose energizing bright light in the morning, warm light in the early evening to wind down, and dim light during the night, these additional time slots allow you to customize your lighting throughout the day based on your daily routine. Additionally, the Natural light scene can be selected as part one of these time slots, to mimic the sun throughout the day.

Massive lighting towers added in World Celebration at EPCOT

Six large lighting towers have been added to the CommuniCore Plaza area in World celebration at EPCOT.

The lighting towers will be part of the extensive lighting system that is being installed on CommuniCore Hall.

The building will be covered in LED panels, which will come to life with entertainment in the area.

LG Showcases New MAGNIT Displays at InfoComm 2023

LG Business Solutions USA showcased its full line of MAGNIT DVLED (direct-view light emitting diode) displays at InfoComm 2023. Per the company, these displays enable large, cutting-edge screens to be deployed in various settings. These include corporate settings, on video production sets, as digital art displays and even for luxury residential applications.

LG’s five distinct LG MAGNIT models — led by a new 22-and-a-half-foot Micro LED display — demonstrate the exceptional color, clarity, contrast and “wow factor” offered by DVLED technologies, the company says.

Unveiled for the first time in the U.S. is the 272-inch LG MAGNIT 8K Micro LED Display (Model LSAB007), says LG. This display highlights how the tiny pixel pitch makes it an ideal solution for a variety of commercial use cases including retail, hospitality and corporate environments showing video or digital art content. This new Micro LED display offers a 0.78mm pixel pitch with LG’s Deep Black Technology and an impressive 150,000:1 contrast ratio to deliver stunning images with vivid colors, breathtaking contrast and ultra-fine detail.

The LSAB007’s Alpha 9 Intelligent Processor, integrated ambient light sensor, support for HDR10 and HDR10 Pro and wide 160-degree horizontal- and vertical-viewing angles enhance user experiences in any seating arrangement. Several layers of coated film help protect the LEDs from water drops, dust and physical impact.

Ultraviolet Germicidal Irradiation (UVGI) is projected to reach a revised size of US$1.1 Billion by 2030

The global market for Ultraviolet Germicidal Irradiation (UVGI) estimated at US$454.4 Million in the year 2022, is projected to reach a revised size of US$1.1 Billion by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 11.3% over the analysis period 2022-2030.

Air Disinfectant, one of the segments analyzed in the report, is projected to record 11.5% CAGR and reach US$940.6 Million by the end of the analysis period. Taking into account the ongoing post pandemic recovery, growth in the Surface Disinfectant segment is readjusted to a revised 9.7% CAGR for the next 8-year period.

The U.S. Market is Estimated at $149.1 Million, While China is Forecast to Grow at 13.8% CAGR

The Ultraviolet Germicidal Irradiation (UVGI) market in the U.S. is estimated at US$149.1 Million in the year 2022. China, the world's second largest economy, is forecast to reach a projected market size of US$127.3 Million by the year 2030 trailing a CAGR of 13.8% over the analysis period 2022 to 2030.

Among the other noteworthy geographic markets are Japan and Canada, each forecast to grow at 9.6% and 9.8% respectively over the 2022-2030 period. Within Europe, Germany is forecast to grow at approximately 10% CAGR.

The Three Philips Xperion 6000 Flood Lights Recognized with Prestigious Red Dot and IF Accolades

The three Philips Xperion 6000 Flood light series have been honored with two highly esteemed international design awards for 2023. The Red Dot award recognizes products that demonstrate outstanding design, and the Red Dot jurors praised the Xperion 6000 Flood’s functionality and ability to create an optimized working environment. Concept, function, and adaptability are the areas in which the Philips Flood lights scored highest for the iF Design Award jurors. Both competitions attract thousands of entries annually and are judged by design experts worldwide.

The Red Dot Design Award, whose origins date back to the 1950s, is internationally recognized for highlighting the best in design and innovation. The Product Design category draws entries from sectors as diverse as fashion, robotics, and sports equipment. Submissions are evaluated on criteria including functional performance and aesthetics, with the jury awarding the prized Red Dot to products that set new standards in design.

Celebrating skillful design for nearly 70 years, the iF Design Awards provide an arena for quality and creativity of design in a range of disciplines. Working in groups of three, jurors rate each entry against five specific benchmarks. In 2023 from a pool of over 10,000 products and projects, the Philips Xperion 6000 flood lights range was chosen as a clear winner in the tools category.

The important mix of technology for entertainment industry lighting

Halogen lamps are the dominant technology used in entertainment lighting and have long been admired for their distinctive qualities, such as exceptional colour rendering, a warm aesthetic, and precise dimming capabilities—halogen lamps continue to shine. Productions that aim to capture authentic colour reproduction and evoke emotional depth often find halogen lamps to be an ideal choice. Their ability to create a unique visual experience, especially in artistic and theatrical settings, ensures their continued relevance.

Adaptability and flexibility are crucial considerations for professionals in the entertainment lighting industry. The adaptability of halogen fixtures enables lighting technicians and designers to customise lighting setups to meet the diverse demands of different stages, studios, and productions. The wide range of sizes, shapes, and beam angles available in halogen lighting fixtures ensures that they can be tailored to suit any space, providing lighting professionals with greater control and creative freedom.

Despite these benefits, however, there has been a growing trend towards LED technology for the past couple of years. As we know, LED technology offers several benefits, such as a long lifespan, energy efficiency, improved environmental performance, but also gives designers more freedom for their new designs. These and a few more advantages give us a clear sign that the future belongs to LED technology.

While LED lighting has made substantial advancements and captured the spotlight in recent years, the transition from halogen to LED is a gradual process. Many existing lighting systems and fixtures are designed for halogen lamps, making a complete shift to LED a significant investment. Consequently, halogen lamps are expected to continue playing a prominent role until a more comprehensive transition occurs.

As sustainability becomes increasingly important, professionals in the entertainment industry are mindful of the eco-friendliness of their lighting choices. Although halogen lamps are not as energy efficient as LEDs, they possess a distinct advantage in terms of recyclability. By utilising and adhering to recommended recycling methods, the environmental impact of halogen lamps can be minimised.

While LED fixtures are known for their superior energy efficiency, it is worth noting that halogen fixtures can potentially offer a longer lifespan due to the replaceability of the halogen lamps, making them a viable choice for certain applications. LED fixtures are composed of multiple components, including circuit boards, power supplies, fans, and LEDs, which are typically housed in a single unit. When an LED unit fails or becomes obsolete, the entire fixture often needs to be replaced, resulting in more waste. On the other hand, if a halogen bulb fails, it can be easily and inexpensively replaced without the need to discard the entire fixture. When considering environmental aspects, it is essential to weigh the energy efficiency of LED lighting against the waste generated by the disposal of entire LED units. Ultimately, the choice between halogen and LED lighting for entertainment productions should consider a balance between performance, cost-effectiveness, and environmental impact.

The adaptability and customisation options offered by halogen fixtures, combined with their cost-effectiveness and longevity, make them a compelling choice for professionals looking for versatile and reliable lighting solutions. Lastly, while LED fixtures have made advancements in heat dissipation technology, halogen lamps have historically been preferred in demanding production environments due to their established track record of effective heat management, ensuring optimal performance and safety even under extreme conditions. While LED lighting has its own merits, professionals with deep knowledge in the field understand the enduring benefits that halogen lighting brings to the world of entertainment.

There are always discussions on the future of halogen lamps, fuelled by the increasing popularity of LED lighting technology combined with energy efficiency legislation. Tungsten halogen lamps used in the Entertainment, Airfield, Medical, and other industrial industries are exempt from these regulatory acts, and due to their distinctive value, will remain desired light sources in the professional market for years to come. ams OSRAM stands out as a deep expert provider of these lighting solutions, continuing to make hundreds of thousands of lamps each year.

Brightline LEDs Light Up Latest Seacrest Studio in Memphis

Brightline, a manufacturer of lighting systems, provided 15 Flex-T multi-directional lights for the latest Seacrest Studio, a state-of-the-art 1,275 square-foot broadcast media center at Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital in Memphis. 

Seacrest Studios are the charitable endeavors of the Ryan Seacrest Foundation. This location is the 12th facility the foundation has built. The Le Bonheur studio opened on May 24th.

The foundation plans to open new studios at Cohen Children’s Medical Center in Queens, N.Y., and Intermountain Primary Children’s Hospital in Salt Lake City later this year. Both studios will be equipped with Brightline fixtures – Flex-T’s at Cohen Children’s and SeriesONE studio light fixtures at Intermountain Primary Children’s. A combination of SeriesONE and Flex-T lights will be part of a Seacrest Studio in a newly constructed, 22-story hospital for Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta, and there are upgrade plans for Seacrest Studios at children’s hospitals in Orlando and Boston.

The studio at Le Bonheur Children’s in Memphis will be used to provide a variety of programming to patients, whether physically in the studio or watching through a closed-circuit network from their rooms. The studio will help encourage kids to express themselves and find new creative outlets while at Le Bonheur. Patients will have the opportunity to host their own radio and television shows, play games, watch live musical performances, and interview celebrity guests. The studio is encased in glass, which will allow patients, staff, and visitors to view the daily programming happening inside.

Five Flex-T fixtures are installed above the studio’s green screen in one section of the studio with the remaining 10 Flex-T’s lighting various points above the main studio area. Some of the LEDs serve as flood lights while others provide spot beam directional lighting. Their patented articulation feature makes them the only fixtures that can be rotated into a desired position during use and returned flush to the ceiling between sessions or for general task lighting.

The versatile Flex-T lights can be installed in any type of ceiling. Flex-T’s module components are adjustable to +/- 55 degrees for a directional beam. They feature mid-power LED’s with high-quality illumination (> 97 CRI). One and two-module fixtures are available. Each module comes with a flood or spot beam control option and has a power consumption of 32 watts.

LED Supply Awarded Approximately $0.8 million Contract

Applied UV has been awarded a contract valued at approximately $0.8 million. The contract encompasses comprehensive lighting and building controls design for a domestic auto manufacturer's U.S. facility.

This contract is a direct result of the Company’s investment in providing lighting and building solutions for the revival of large manufacturing facilities in the United States as companies return their manufacturing to the U.S. in an effort to mitigate supply chain challenges in importing goods from China.

By leveraging the latest LED technologies and advanced building control systems, the collaboration aims to minimize energy consumption, enhance productivity via state-of-the-art illumination, and improve overall operational efficiency within this global auto manufacturer's U.S. facility; the first of several anticipated projects.

Global micro LED lighting market is expected to reach an estimated $0.26 billion

The future of the micro LED lighting market looks promising with opportunities in the near to eye devices, smartphones & tablets, smartwatches, televisions, head-up display, monitors and laptops, and digital signage. The global micro LED lighting market is expected to reach an estimated $0.26 billion by with a CAGR of 66.9% from 2023 to 2028. The major drivers for this market are increasing use of these drivers for different LED lighting in automobiles and growing awareness towards adoption of energy-efficient products in the commercial and residential applications.

Automotive lighting is expected to remain the largest segment due to increasing usage in various applications, such as front/headlamps, rear lighting, interior lighting, and headlights so as to provide value added, safer, and pleasing experience to customers.

APAC will remain the largest region due to the escalating demand for high brightness LED drivers for general lighting and availability of affordable LED lighting in the region.

Agricultural Lighting Market worth $21.4 billion by 2028

The global Agricultural Lighting Market is projected to grow from USD 11.8 billion in 2023 to USD 21.4 billion by 2028; it is expected to grow at a CAGR of 12.5% from 2023 to 2028 according to a new report by MarketsandMarkets. The key factors fueling the growth of this market include rising population along with increasing government funding and support to promote agricultural lighting across the globe, growing demand for food owing to the continuously increasing population.

HID lighting systems are available in various wattages, allowing for flexibility in meeting the lighting requirements of different crop types and sizes. They can provide wide coverage, effectively illuminating larger areas within agricultural facilities. The scope of HID light sources in lighting systems encompasses their use in a wide range of applications, compatibility with lighting controls, energy efficiency considerations, retrofitting possibilities, compliance with standards, and the diversity of lamp options available. These factors make HID light source grow at a significant growth rate during the forecast period.

Online or e-commerce sales channels have experienced significant growth in the agricultural lighting industry, owing to the wide product selection range, convenience and accessibility to each buyer, product specificartion and information available remotely, the ability to compare between similar products for efficient buying. It helps to compare prices, compare reviews of products by other buyers. All these factors tend to increase the market for online sales channel in the coming years.

ams OSRAM extends success in Horticulture Lighting with Hyper Red innovation

ams OSRAM has introduced the fifth generation of its popular OSLON Square Hyper Red horticulture LED designed to offer faster plant growth and enable optimized system cost.

The company continues to provide important innovation based on customer input by creating LED solutions that produce high photosynthetic photon flux (PPF) at higher efficacy than the previous generation of Hyper Red 660 nm LEDs. The new OSLON Square Hyper Red LED is intended for use in all horticultural lighting applications including greenhouse toplighting and interlighting, sole source lighting, and vertical farming applications.

The new Hyper Red LED (part number GH CSSRM6.24), achieves wall plug efficiency of 78.8 % at a junction temperature of 25°C, compared with 76.8 % to the previous generation. It will enable indoor growers to cut energy cost for illuminating all types of crops grown under artificial lighting, including vegetables, flowers and medicinal plants. In addition, being a ceramic based package, the OSLON® Square family of LEDs has a strong and proven reputation as a robust and reliable high-power LED leading to high tolerances against humidity and other harsh conditions experienced in indoor farming. In longevity, the new GH CSSRM6.24 LED raises the standard, achieving an exceptionally long Q90 lifetime of 102,000 hours enabling stable harvesting results. The LED also withstands ESD strikes of up to 8 kV according to the ANSI/ESDA/JEDEC JS-001 standard (human body model).

More street lights on West Side (West Lafayette) to be converted to LEDs

More street lights in West Lafayette will be replaced with LED lights through Duke Energy.

Last September, West Lafayette requested a special purchase for 106 streetlights to be converted from HPS (high pressure sodium) to LED lighting.

The replacement of HSP to LED lighting will allow for higher light output while also being more energy efficient, the Journal & Courier was told in September.

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Hackers can steal cryptographic keys by video-recording power LEDs

Researchers have developed a new attack that can recover secret encryption keys stored on smart cards and smartphones. This is done by using cameras on iPhones or commercial surveillance systems to record the power LEDs that indicate when the card reader or smartphone is turned on. This attack provides a new way to exploit two previously disclosed side channels.

Side channels are a type of attack that measures physical effects that leak from a device while it performs a cryptographic operation. By carefully monitoring characteristics such as power consumption, sound, electromagnetic emissions, or the time it takes for an operation to occur, attackers can gather enough information to recover secret keys that are essential for the security and confidentiality of a cryptographic algorithm.

One of the oldest known side channels was in a top-secret encrypted teletype terminal used by the US Army and Navy during World War II to transmit communications that couldn't be intercepted by German and Japanese spies. Bell Labs engineers who designed the terminal were surprised to find that it caused readings from a nearby oscilloscope each time an encrypted letter was entered. Although the encryption algorithm in the device was sound, the electromagnetic emissions from the device provided a side channel that leaked the secret key.

Breakthrough Applications for Micro LED

AUO Corporation (AUO) has set up a comprehensive Micro LED ecosystem, and Micro LED technology is now ready for widespread commercialization and mass production.

Technological innovation in displays is driven by consumers’ demand for better image quality and greater convenience, and Micro LED is the ideal technology to satisfy these requirements, offering higher resolution, increased brightness, lower power consumption, and enhanced reliability. However, the technological challenges associated with scaling down LEDs to microscopic chip sizes and applying them to driving backplates, as well as the inspection and repair processes involved, are tremendous and costly.

This year, AUO has successfully overcome design and process hurdles to release the world’s highest-resolution 13.5-inch Transparent Micro LED display, boasting a pixel density of 163 ppi, a transparency rate up to 55%, and a high brightness of 5,000 nits, this provides users with high-definition displays infused with a high-tech flavor. AUO is actively expanding its presence in the smart automotive market, which represents infinite possibilities for transparent display applications.

High-transparency Micro LED display technologies coupled with LCD display panels are also integrated into digital dashboards in smart cockpits, providing users with comfortable 3D displaying images without having to wear special glasses, and showcasing the self-luminous, low-power-consumption, and high dynamic range qualities of Micro LED. Furthermore, this technology will also lead to groundbreaking developments for augmented reality/mixed reality (AR/MR) systems. AUO’s transparent Micro LED display solutions include electrically switchable black switch transparency functions, creating the world’s first 17.3-inch Transparent Micro LED Black Switch Notebook Display. Users can toggle their screen between see-through and black with the push of a button, thereby creating user scenarios that had previously been limited to the realm of science fiction.

By taking advantage of Micro LED’s high brightness and high contrast features, AUO has deftly combined Micro LED displays with optical film on printed glass cover plates or other structures, thereby, creating displays that feature high brightness and low reflections. Furthermore, the development of blended Micro LED displays allows the decorative panels in vehicles to seamlessly display special patterns and textures, such as marble or carbon fiber. This creates an immersive user experience in smart cockpits. Micro LED displays are also flexible and stretchable, which means they can be cut into unique shapes or affixed to curved surfaces depending on requirements. By integrating TFT driver technology, these panels can make soft, curved, or even foldable displays a reality.

AUO will also be showcasing the world’s first 14.6-inch foldable display featuring Micro LED technology at Display Week 2023. It features an ultra-thin glass panel, a folding hinge with a radius of merely 4mm, a pixel density of 202 ppi, and the characteristically high brightness and high contrast of Micro LED displays. Even when viewed at a wide angle, these displays are still capable of excellent color and brightness.

Additionally, with the rapid rise of the digital art sector, AUO launches the world’s first A.R.T. technology integrated Micro LED display. Traditional LCDs suffer from issues such as backlight bleed and narrow viewing angles. In contrast, AUO’s Advanced Reflectionless Technology (A.R.T.) and Micro LED boasts key features such as true black displays, high brightness, high contrast, wide viewing angles, and low power consumption. Moreover, ambient light does not produce reflections on the display or interfere with the viewer, its anti-glare, reflectionless, and high scattering features, guarantees the displaying contents can be seen perfectly and clearly in brightly-lit environments. Even unique textures such as diamonds or other jewels can be reproduced in their full brilliance, captivating audiences and creating a unique fusion between technology and art.

Eisenman Launches Indiegogo Campaign with Germicidal Cordless UV-C Lamp

Eisenman, a group that runs a pediatric/OBGYN clinic in Tainan, announced their first Indiegogo campaign for the Eisenman Germicidal Cordless UV-C lamp. Paired with a dedicated mobile app, the UV-C lamp allows users to schedule and sanitize every corner of their home and office safely and effectively.

UV-C light can destroy the chemical bonds of genetic material (DNA/RNA). Pathogens either die immediately or lose their ability to produce proteins and reproduce—the result is instant disinfection. UV-C light has been proven to destroy common pathogens such as bacteria, viruses, and mold.

The Eisenman UV-C lamp is equipped with cold cathode lamps made by Stanley Electric, the world-renowned electric lights manufacturer from Japan, which offers over 50,000 hours of rated life. By using the 254-nanometre wavelength UV-C light, the lamp can instantly deactivate microorganisms.

It also features a 3000mAh built-in battery that provides up to 6 hours of independent operation. With the patented suction mount, users can attach the sanitizer to any flat surface, including a robot vacuum, to autonomously disinfect hard-to-reach surfaces.

LG Innotek's 'Nexlide-M' even 'Turns On' Daytime Running Lights

LG Innotek has announced 'Nexlide-M,' a flexible stereoscopic automotive lighting.

Nexlide is LG Innotek's light automotive lighting component made by attaching multiple light source packages to a thin substrate.

‘Nexlide-M’, a flexible stereoscopic automotive lighting module launched by LG Innotek. By adopting soft materials, Nexlide-M can be applied to various designs that are not limited by lighting shapes. Since it has brightness that can be identified during the day, it can also be used as a ‘daytime running lights.’

‘Nexlide-M’, a flexible stereoscopic automotive lighting module launched by LG Innotek. By adopting soft materials, Nexlide-M can be applied to various designs that are not limited by lighting shapes. Since it has brightness that can be identified during the day, it can also be used as a ‘daytime running lights.’

A soft and curling material, resin is applied to 'Nexlide-M' newly developed this time. In turn, it can be mounted on automobile lighting devices in various designs including daytime running lights (DRL) and rear combination lamp (RCL, including tail lights, brake lights, and turn signals).

Especially, the advantage of 'Nexlide-M' is more clear light with minimized number of parts. Without additional components, line and surface images can be realized with light by only using light sources.

Above all, 'Nexlide-M' is four times brighter than the existing products. Since this product can illuminate up to 500 CD(Candela, a unit that shows brightness of a light source), which is a global legal standard for daytime running lights, it can be applied in various bodywork of a vehicle.

Display Market worth $187.8 billion by 2028

The Display Market is expected to reach USD 187.8 billion by 2028 from USD 157.8 billion in 2023, at a CAGR of 3.5% from 2023 to 2028 according to a new report by MarketsandMarkets.

The major factors driving the market growth for displays include surging adoption of OLED displays in various applications, increasing use of LED displays for video walls, TVs, and digital signage applications, increasing applications of displays in automotive and healthcare industries, and growing popularity of interactive displays.

LCD displays have been extensively used in display devices over the last few decades. Currently LCDs are mainly used in retail, corporate offices, industries, and banks. The LCD segment accounted for the largest market share in 2022 and was a relatively mature segment. However, the LCD market is expected to witness a decline during the forecast period. High competition from newer and advanced technologies such as OLED and micro-LED, disruption in the demand and supply ratio of LCD displays, and gradual decline in average selling prices (ASPs) of LCD panels globally are some of the major factors contributing to the decline of the LCD market globally. In recent years, technologies such as OLED and micro-LEDs are expected to witness significant growth and increased adoption in smart wearables, smartphones, and television sets.

Microdisplays are microminiaturized displays with a diagonal size of less than 1 inch. They are manufactured using display technologies such as liquid crystal display (LCD), liquid crystal on silicon (LCoS), organic light-emitting diode (OLED), and digital light processing (DLP). Their compact design allows them to be used in various applications where space is limited such as head-mounted displays and digital cameras. The microdisplay segment is expected to register the highest CAGR during the forecast period. The growing demand for augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) head-mounted displays (HMDs) is a major factor driving the market growth for microdisplays globally.

One Million LED Lightbulbs Saves South Africa’s Shoprite Group $17.5 Million

The Shoprite Group in South Africa is expanding its environmental programs as part of its sustainability strategy. This includes the accelerated rollout of solar PV at its supermarkets and distribution centers and replacing old lighting infrastructure with new LED lightbulbs.

Shoprite operates in 11 African countries and has more than 2,900 stores across Africa. Some of its well-known brands include Checkers, Shoprite, USave, OK, and House & Home. The Shoprite Group is South Africa’s largest retailer in terms of market capitalization, sales, profit, employees and customers.

The Shoprite Group has reduced its electricity consumption by 11.8% after installing 1,001,932 energy-efficient LED lightbulbs across 1,647 of its supermarkets and distribution centers nationwide. This initiative will help ease pressure on the national electricity grid when scaled across several sectors across the country. The switch to LEDs generated savings of 164 million kWh and R346 million (US$17.5 million) in electricity costs for the Group during its 2022/2023 financial year.

Ontvangen bericht. The Shoprite Group in South Africa is expanding its environmental programs as part of its sustainability strategy. This includes the accelerated rollout of solar PV at its supermarkets and distribution centers and replacing old lighting infrastructure with new LED lightbulbs. Shoprite operates in 11 African countries and has more than 2,900 stores across Africa. Some of its well-known brands include Checkers, Shoprite, USave, OK, and House & Home. The Shoprite Group is South Africa’s largest retailer in terms of market capitalization, sales, profit, employees and customers. The Shoprite Group has reduced its electricity consumption by 11.8% after installing 1,001,932 energy-efficient LED lightbulbs across 1,647 of its supermarkets and distribution centers nationwide. This initiative will help ease pressure on the national electricity grid when scaled across several sectors across the country. The switch to LEDs generated savings of 164 million kWh and R346 million (US$17.5 million) in electricity costs for the Group during its 2022/2023 financial year.

Godox’s New $1,200 Bi-Color LED Video Light

Godox’s new P600Bi Hard LED light panel, priced at $1,200, offers videographers a powerful bi-color lighting solution. With a 650-watt output and a wide range of color temperatures, this light panel promises to deliver significant power for large-space lighting.

The Importance of Industry Standards and Testing in Non-Ceramic LED Outdoor Lighting

As technology evolves in LED industry, various platforms of LEDs have been developed. However, some of the traditional LEDs are retained for lighting, for example, a flip-chip-based 3535 ceramic-based high-power LEDs for outdoor lighting. It is because the performance and reliability is proven through accumulated business cases under harsh environmental conditions over long periods.

Yet, there has always been strong demands for low cost light sources, especially for outdoor lighting. Such demands push lighting manufactures to adopt other platforms such as an epi-up 5050 high-power LEDs as a substitutes of flip-chip 3535 ceramic-base LEDs for outdoor lighting. At the same time, this outdoor lighting application also requires strict reliability criteria to meet without compromising on performance. The reliability of low cost LEDs is often questioned in the market, especially in outdoor applications.

To ease such concerns, Samsung has implemented stringent test criteria to prove the robust nature of its new 5050 LED package. These tests were established to analyze how well an LED package can maintain its performance by withstanding harsh conditions involving salty air, fog, high humidity, extreme temperatures and thermal shock – conditions that are often found in the field. Moreover, the Samsung’s comprehensive test methods for outdoor LED robustness tests, the Outdoor 5050 LED Robustness, has been verified by UL Solutions, a leading independent safety science company.

Fluence will attend the 2023 GreenTech Amsterdam conference

Fluence, a global provider of energy-efficient LED lighting solutions for commercial cannabis and food production, will attend the 2023 GreenTech Amsterdam conference, which will include speaking sessions by Fluence industry experts Steve Graves, senior vice president of strategy and product, Timo Bongartz, general manager of EMEA, Theo Tekstra, technical director of EMEA, and Dr. David Hawley, principal scientist for Fluence. Fluence’s presence will also include an in-booth expert session with Dominique van Gruisen, managing director of Innexo BV.

The company also announced the launch of the newest generation of VYPR, a high-performance linear top light for greenhouse crops, which will be available for public viewing and demonstration at Fluence’s stand during GreenTech, the leading global meeting place for the horticulture industry. In addition to VYPR, attendees will also be able to interact with Fluence’s comprehensive product suite, including RAPTR, VYNE, SPYDR, RAZR and Wireless Flex Dimming fixtures.

Attendees can visit Fluence’s horticulture specialists from June 13 through June 15 at Stand 130 in Exhibit Hall 5 at the RAI Amsterdam Convention Center.

Hyundai Mobis Develops Headlamps that Prevent Nighttime Accidents

Hyundai Mobis succeeded in developing next-generation headlamps that show road signs on the road ahead in real-time. The technology is expected to become the latest innovation that significantly reduces nighttime car accidents for both drivers and pedestrians.

HD Lighting System developed by Hyundai Mobis shows driving information on the road surface in real-time for improved convenience and safety of drivers. It integrates with GPS navigation to inform the driver about the construction zone ahead and uses the camera sensor to display a virtual crosswalk on the road.
 
HD Lighting System developed by Hyundai Mobis is a technology that visualizes road signs in text or shapes and projects on the road surface. For example, the lamp shows there is road construction ahead using relevant symbols to drivers, while projecting the crosswalk sign on the road surface with lamp lights to help pedestrians cross the road safely.

While there are convenient safety technologies that inform users about driving information like GPS navigation and head-up display (HUD), HD Lighting System is seen as a technology that considers not only drivers, but also communication features with pedestrians.

HD Lighting System is comprised of HD micro LEDs that are light sources and a digital micro mirror device (DMD), a collection of tiny mirrors that together act as a reflector. The key technologies at play are the technology that meticulously controls DMD and software logic that makes this work. Information obtained from the front sensor (camera) and GPS navigation can also be integrated to provide the driver with necessary information.

Infrared Light-emitting Diode Market size is set to grow by USD 242.69 million from 2022 to 2027

The global infrared light-emitting diode market size is estimated to grow by USD 242.69 million from 2022 to 2027, according to Technavio. The market is estimated to grow at a CAGR of 8.09% during the forecast period. APAC is estimated to account for 67% of the global market growth.

The widespread acceptance of remote controls by major smart TV and game console manufacturers in the region is another factor driving the demand for infrared-emitting diodes in APAC. Hence, such factors drive the regional market growth during the forecast period. For more insights on the historic period (2017 to 2021) and forecast market size (2023 to 2027).

he market share growth by the gallium arsenide LED segment will be significant for overall market growth during the forecast period. Gallium arsenide(GaAs) is a semiconductor that can emit light and is used in the LED field because of its direct bandgap. Furthermore, GaAs infrared emitting diodes are fast, which makes them suitable to be used in radio frequency (RF) devices such as mobile phones and microwave ovens, which are primarily used in military applications such as radar and smart weapons. Hence, such factors ultimately increase market revenue over the forecast period.

Cree LED Recognized with Three 2023 BrightStar Awards from LEDs Magazine

Cree LED announced that three of its recent product releases have been recognized with BrightStar Awards by LEDs Magazine. The XLamp Element G LEDs and XLamp Pro9 LEDs were recognized in the “LED Light Sources” category, while the Photophyll™ Select LEDs were recognized in the “Horticultural SSL and Controls Systems” category.

Cree LED was selected as an honoree by a respected panel of judges from the LED and lighting design and manufacturing community. The BrightStar Awards are given based on five key criteria: performance, reliability, efficiency, ease of integration/use, and innovation in the design of LED-based lighting products and components.

Highlights and distinguishing features of the three Cree LED product families being recognized include:

XLamp Element G LEDs enable maximum light output and optical performance with new levels of precision and control, offering the broadest range of color options available in the industry.
 
XLamp Pro9 LEDs deliver up to 15% higher efficacy for 90 and 95 color rendering index (CRI) and have the industry’s highest operating temperature rating of 105°C with the same maximum current as the standard versions.

Photophyll Select LEDs are the industry’s first LEDs entirely characterized in horticulture metrics and designed to easily upgrade the performance of high-efficiency, broad spectrum two-channel (white + red) horticulture luminaires by up to 6%Photophyll Select LEDs are the industry’s first LEDs entirely characterized in horticulture metrics and designed to easily upgrade the performance of high-efficiency, broad spectrum two-channel (white + red) horticulture luminaires by up to 6%

Anglerfish PL1 LEDs are Brighter and More Accurate

iFootage has announced a new flat panel LED that it claims has the best spectrum in its class with minimal blue light. The new light has the company’s “Sun Spectrum” which it says allows for lighting that looks more natural.\

The company says its new adjustable color temperature lights, the Anglerfish PL1 80BN and Pl1 80C, are the result of years of research and development to produce a light that would be as close as possible to mimicking the spectrum of natural sunlight.

ams OSRAM is showcasing its off-road highlights at this year’s “Abenteuer & Allrad” fair

From June 8 to 11, ams OSRAM will be showcasing its range of vehicle accessories for campervans and off-road vehicles at booth Z66 at the 25th edition of the “Abenteuer & Allrad” fair in Bad Kissingen.

Its high-quality equipment provides a sense of freedom and trouble-free touring – even on challenging mountain passes or in night-time fog. In addition to established lighting solutions such as the NIGHT BREAKER® H4 LED and H7 LED retrofit lamps, which are now approved for a range of camper, motorhome and off-road models, the company is introducing its new and individually configurable spotlights from the OSRAM LEDriving Professional Series (PX).

The portfolio of robust work lights in the OSRAM LEDriving Professional Series (PX) provides the right lighting for special professional tasks and night-time operations. This modular series offers impressive optical efficiency, optimum illumination, homogeneous light distribution and excellent functionality. Thanks to a choice of four beam characteristics and vehicle-specific setup options, off-road fans can tailor the lighting for their vehicles and adjust it, if necessary. Factors that make working more difficult – whether on-road or off-road – such as water, dust, shocks and extreme temperatures, have no effect thanks to the completely new concept of the PX series because the products have been validated in accordance with the highest IP and IK protection classes, namely IP6K8 and IP6K9K.

UV LED Market worth $2.8 billion by 2028

The UV LED market is projected to grow from USD 1.2 billion in 2023 to USD 2.8 billion by 2028, registering a CAGR of 19.7% during the forecast period according to a new report by MarketsandMarkets.

Some of the significant factors contributing to the growth of the UV LED market include longer product lifetime of UV LED as compared to a conventional UV lamp, growing inclination toward eco-friendly products, stringent regulations regarding use of green products, raising concerns regarding safe drinking water in emerging nations, increasing demand for ultrapure water, and the advent of UV LED application in the automotive industry.

UV LEDs with a power output less than 1 W have gained popularity due to their cost-effectiveness, energy efficiency, versatility, and safety considerations. They are commonly used in various industries, such as healthcare, horticulture, printing, beauty, and more. In healthcare, lower-power UV LEDs are used to sterilize and disinfect medical equipment and surfaces. In horticulture, they promote plant growth and increase the production of certain compounds in plants. In printing, they cure and dry inks and coatings quickly. In the beauty industry, they are used in nail lamps to cure and dry nail polish.

Lower-power UV LEDs are also used in insect traps to attract and kill insects and in counterfeit detection to detect the fluorescent properties of certain materials under UV light. Another essential advantage of lower-power UV LEDs is their safety. UV light can harm human health and the environment. Lower-power UV LEDs emit less UV light, making them safer for use in applications where exposure to UV light is a concern. They are also easier to manage in terms of thermal management since they generate less heat than higher-power UV LEDs.

They are widely available and commonly used in various applications, which drives their production and availability. Additionally, these LEDs' lower cost and energy efficiency make them a cost-effective solution for applications that do not require high-power output. As new applications and markets emerge, the demand for UV LEDs with a power output less than 1 W is expected to continue to grow.

Pittsburgh is contemplating a $2.2 million study on converting streetlights to LED

Pittsburgh officials are thinking about implementing a plan to change the city’s streetlights to LED lights. The City Council has given initial approval to pay The Efficiency Network, a subsidiary of Duquesne Light based in Pittsburgh, over $2.2 million to conduct a study on replacing the high-pressure sodium lights currently used by the city with more energy-efficient LED lights. 

Kim Lucas, the director of the city’s Department of Mobility & Infrastructure, stated that LED lights use less electricity and are expected to have lower maintenance costs compared to the older lights currently in use. Councilwoman Erika Strassburger, D-Squirrel Hill, said, “This will undoubtedly save energy, taxpayer money, and reduce carbon emissions.”

Global aircraft cabin lighting market is expected to grow from $1.29 billion in 2022 to $1.38 billion in 2023

The global aircraft cabin lighting market is expected to grow from $1.29 billion in 2022 to $1.38 billion in 2023 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.3%.The Russia-Ukraine war disrupted the chances of global economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, at least in the short term. The war between these two countries has led to economic sanctions on multiple countries, a surge in commodity prices, and supply chain disruptions, causing inflation across goods and services and affecting many markets across the globe. The aircraft cabin lighting market is expected to reach $1.75 billion in 2027 at a CAGR of 6.1%.

The aircraft cabin lighting market consists of sales of spotlights, ceiling lights, cockpit lights, and sign lights.Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, and retailers) or directly to end customers.

The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.

The aircraft cabin lighting refers to a lighting system that illuminates the passenger compartment of an aircraft.Interior lighting provides illumination for instruments, cockpits, cabins, and other sections occupied by crewmembers and passengers.

Certain special lights, such as indicator and warning lights, indicate the operation status of equipment.

North America was the largest region in the aircraft cabin lighting market in 2022.Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period.

The regions covered in the aircraft cabin lighting market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East and Africa.

Increasing passenger air traffic is expected to propel the growth of the aircraft cabin lighting market going forward.Passenger air traffic refers to an increase in the number of passengers traveling by air over time that can be measured in a variety of ways, including the number of passengers carried by airlines, the number of flights operated, and the revenue generated by the air travel industry.

Aircraft cabin lighting plays an essential role in creating a comfortable and safe environment for passengers during a flight ultimately attracting customers and fuelling the need for enhanced aircraft cabin lighting. For instance, in February 2023, according to the International Air Transport Association (IATA), a Canada-based association of world airlines, international passenger traffic increased by 152.7% in 2022 compared to 2021. Additionally, Asia-Pacific airlines reported an increase of 363.3% in full-year international traffic in 2022 compared to 2021, maintaining the highest year-over-year rate among the regions. Therefore, the increasing passenger air traffic is driving demand for the aircraft cabin lighting market.

Integration of micro-LED technology is a key trend gaining popularity in the aircraft cabin lighting market.Micro-LED technology refers to the technology that has the potential to create highly competent and great-looking flexible displays.

Bath to convert streetlights to LEDs

This summer, the city of Bath will upgrade 646 streetlights to LED lighting fixtures. These new fixtures will have longer lifespans and lower voltage and CO2 emissions than the current ones, according to the city. 

The lights will also have smart controls that allow the city to adjust their timing and brightness. They will be purchased from CMP. Installation is scheduled to begin this summer and is expected to take four to six weeks to complete.

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Lima to install new lighting

The City of Lima has announced a new initiative to improve lighting throughout the city. At a recent press conference, Mayor Sharetta Smith discussed the project, which will use $350,000 to install various types of lights, including cobra-style and decorative street lights. 

The goal of the project is to improve safety and reduce crime in neighborhoods, as identified in the Better Together plan. The first set of locations for the new streetlights has been announced, with 10 locations receiving cobra-style LED lights and two locations receiving decorative lighting. 

According to a press release, the new lights will be installed in October and November of this year at various locations to address crime, improve safety at railroads and school crossings, and prevent pedestrian crashes.

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Kelvin Play Pro RGBACL LED Pocket Creative Panel Light

The Kelvin Play Pro RGBACL LED Pocket Creative Panel Light is the latest product from the Norwegian lighting company. This is different from the Kelvin Play that was announced at NAB 2023. The Kelvin Play Pro is a professional entry-level fixture that utilizes the same light engine that powers their Epos 300 and Epos 600 fixtures. It is very similar to the previously announced Kelin Play.

WAC Lighting takes home Lightfair award

WAC Lighting won the Best Booth Award at Lightfair 2023 in New York for their booth with over 600 square feet. Tom Lillie, director of specification sales for WAC Lighting and Modern Forms, said that the award was a tribute to their sales, display, and marketing teams who worked hard on the presentation and brand display in their new WAC Experience Center’s dark room. 

The new Aether Atomic and WAC-STRUT Framing Projector were among the many new designs that impressed specifiers and designers. At Lightfair, WAC Lighting also introduced a multi-directional Window Wall Sconce with an LED light source that delivers up, down and front illumination and a bi-directional Window Wall Sconce that provides a wash of light on walls from dimmable up and down LED light sources.